The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced Tuesday that men who identify as women are no longer eligible to
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced Tuesday that men who identify as women are no longer eligible to compete in female categories for Team USA.
Trans-identified male athletes will no longer be allowed to compete in women’s categories for Team USA at the Olympic and Paralympic Games, under a new directive from the USOPC that enforces President Donald Trump’s executive order to preserve women’s sports, ABC News reported. The decision follows Trump’s order in February titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” which requires immediate compliance by federally funded institutions, including athletic associations.
The policy directs state attorneys general to enforce protections for women’s single-sex teams and facilities. In a letter addressed to Team USA on Tuesday, USOPC President Gene Sykes and CEO Sarah Hirshland acknowledged the federal policy.
“As a federally chartered organization, we have an obligation to comply with federal expectations.
